4 HLN - HOME LIVING: NORTH, Tuesday, September 6, 2011
HOMELIVING
Making spring count
Now that the weather is warmer, it is a
great time to get out in the garden.
The work you do in your garden in early
spring will have a huge impact on its
output later in the year. By getting
down to some garden maintenance,
you will make it much easier on yourself
once summer comes.
Prepare your soil: Fertilise soil and
mulch your garden beds so the soil is in
great shape and ready for planting
later on.
Make sure your compost pile is in
good shape: It is easy to neglect your
compost bin, tumbler, or pile over the
winter, so get it back in shape. Begin
working and turning it and adding to it,
so you can be sure that it is ready to use
once you need it.
Get an early start on weeding:
Spring is the perfect time to get rid of
those weeds before they develop root
systems.
It's time to prepare for your summer menu
A healthy herb garden.
Spring is the time for
herb gardens. The
tip is to grow them in
containers so you
can water them
easily right through
the hottest, driest
months.
Make sure the
containers are big
enough to allow the plants to grow
and use good quality potting mix. If
you are sowing seeds, cover them
with 2-3cm of potting mix, firm them
down, and make
sure you keep
them moist during
germination.
If you are using
seedlings, water
the plants in their
container about 1/2
an hour before
planting out into
the pot. Make sure the hole you make
in the new pot is large enough to
accommodate the roots without
squashing them.
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